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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,293.24, 765,612.06 and 225,944.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,293.24, 765,612.06 and 225,944.97 is: 338,993.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,293.24 : 765,612.06 = 225,944.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,293.24/765,612.06 = 225,944.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,293.24x = 765,612.06 × 225,944.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,293.24x = 172,986,193,928.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,986,193,928.34/510,293.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,993.70

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